On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Dec 26, 2019 | Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse
A youth soccer coach is accused of sexually abusing teenage boys and girls over the course of 14 months, in a criminal case described by one official as “every parents’ nightmare.” The District Attorney Queens County announced the charges against Harrison Torres on...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Dec 16, 2019 | Personal Injury
The excitement and satisfaction of being hired to work at a reputable New York construction company can be reassuring as you are striving to build your own reputation as a professional that is reliable and competitive. An important part of your ability to stay...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Nov 14, 2019 | Personal Injury
You may have already seen advertisements or heard a news story in New York about a large company facing lawsuits over talcum powder. You may even know that this company has lost billions of dollars in judgments over these lawsuits. However, there is a lot of...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Sep 4, 2019 | Personal Injury
Flying is one of the safest forms of transportation, and people flock to take advantage of that fact in New York. People also love the quickness of flight. You can get across the country in a matter of hours when driving or any other form of transportation would take...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Jul 15, 2019 | Personal Injury
Every day, New York workers accept the risks that come with job sites and these risks are particularly high for those who work in the construction industry. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, on any given day there are 252,000 construction...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Jun 26, 2019 | Asbestos, Dangerous Products, Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Personal Injury And Wrongful Death
A class action lawsuit is a different type of court case in New York. These cases do not always work the same way as other civil cases. They generally involve large numbers of peoples, huge companies and many lawyers. While you certainly can start a class action, most...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Jun 23, 2019 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Personal Injury And Wrongful Death
Talc is a safe clay mineral often used in powder form for household items, such as baby powder. Its neighbor in many mines is asbestos—a highly unsafe group of minerals that are known carcinogens. Some talcum powder products may contain trace amounts of asbestos,...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Mar 28, 2019 | Mesothelioma, Personal Injury
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that can cause cancer and other cell mutations in humans. Exposure to asbestos at any level could lead to serious health complications, illnesses, and diseases. Although the federal government banned the use of asbestos in goods back in...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Mar 21, 2019 | Mesothelioma, Personal Injury
Mesothelioma affects thousands of people in the United States, with up to 3,000 new cases arising every year. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that almost exclusively occurs due to asbestos exposure. Most patients who receive mesothelioma diagnoses have grounds to win...
On behalf of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Mar 14, 2019 | Mesothelioma, Personal Injury
Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of minerals that are toxic for humans. Once thought of as a “magic mineral” and used in a variety of applications – particularly in construction – research now proves the high level of risk humans face...
